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Galaxy and Sharplink launch $125M institutional DeFi yield fund backed by staked Ether

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

Digital asset manager Galaxy and Ethereum treasury platform Sharplink have announced plans to launch a private fund that will deploy Ether into decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies, marking a significant step in institutional adoption of onchain yield generation. The Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund is expected to launch in the coming weeks with $125 million in […]

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Bitcoin MVRV ‘Golden Cross’ Appears for First Time Since 2023: What History Suggests for BTC Price

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio is on the verge of printing a bullish crossover pattern for the first time since 2023, a development that has historically preceded significant price rallies. The indicator, which measures whether Bitcoin is overvalued relative to its realized capitalization, is approaching a golden cross with its 200-day exponential […]

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Crypto and AI become potential liabilities on 2026 midterm campaign trail

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

New polling data suggests that the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries may become political liabilities for candidates in the 2026 US midterm elections, as voter distrust remains high despite record industry spending on campaign contributions. Voter skepticism runs deep across party lines A recent survey conducted by Public First for Politico found that 47% of […]

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Circle Raises $222M in ARC Token Presale, Bitcoin Rallies 2.3% on Iran Tensions, Saylor Signals New BTC Buy

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

May 11, 2026 — Three major stories are shaping the cryptocurrency environment today: Circle Internet Group has raised $222 million in a private token presale for its Arc blockchain, Bitcoin surged 2.3% after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal, and Michael Saylor signaled that Strategy is preparing to resume Bitcoin purchases. Circle’s $222 Million […]

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Strategy resumes Bitcoin acquisitions with $43M BTC buy after Saylor’s dividend comments

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, resumed its accumulation strategy last week, purchasing $43 million worth of Bitcoin after a brief pause. The move comes days after chairman Michael Saylor signaled the company may sell some holdings to fund dividend payments, drawing mixed reactions from investors. Details of the latest Bitcoin acquisition According to […]

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Augustus secures conditional OCC approval for AI-native stablecoin bank

May 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted conditional approval to Augustus, a Peter Thiel-backed payments startup, to establish a national bank built around artificial intelligence and stablecoin-based payments. The move signals a growing regulatory openness to integrating digital assets and machine-driven finance into the traditional banking system. What the OCC […]

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Strategy’s Michael Saylor signals fresh Bitcoin buy, DeFi apps return $96M to holders, and CLARITY Act clock ticks down

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

The cryptocurrency market saw a confluence of significant developments on May 10, 2026, as Michael Saylor signaled a renewed Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, three decentralized finance applications distributed nearly $100 million to token holders, and a key regulatory bill faced a tightening legislative window. Here is a breakdown of the day’s most impactful stories. Michael […]

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Canton Network developer Digital Asset Holdings targets $300M raise at $2B valuation: Report

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Digital Asset Holdings, the enterprise blockchain firm behind the Canton Network, is reportedly seeking to raise $300 million in fresh capital at a $2 billion valuation, according to a Bloomberg report. The funding round is said to be led by venture capital heavyweight a16z Crypto and is expected to close within weeks. What the funding […]

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Saylor signals new Bitcoin purchase after Strategy hints at selling BTC for dividends

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, has signaled that the Bitcoin treasury company will resume its BTC purchases this week, following a first-quarter 2026 earnings call in which he suggested the company may periodically sell portions of its holdings to fund dividends. “Back to work, BTC,” Saylor posted on X on Sunday, a message that has […]

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Ethereum drops 35% against Bitcoin in a year: More downside ahead?

May 11, 2026 Jackson Miller

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has lost more than 35% of its value against Bitcoin (BTC) over the past year, and technical and on-chain indicators suggest the downtrend may not be over. The persistent underperformance has revived comparisons to the 2024–2025 bearish cycle, raising the possibility of another significant leg lower. Technical setup mirrors 2025 […]